Pandemic-borne xenophobia

Many people across the world have been calling for global solidarity to strengthen preventive actions against coronavirus so as to avert its social and economic impact. So far, many countries are under... Read more »

More spirit than flesh!

 Melinda Gates told her husband Bill Gates that she was going to a Catholic church charity in Spain. Bill incredulously raised his eyebrows and said: “Spain? Darling, that does not sound to... Read more »

Why not experience the joy of obedience?

Obedience is something human beings find difficult to adhere to. Being able and willing to do what one is told to do. Making use of mental powers in an attempt to do... Read more »

The pursuit of happiness

Professor Daniel taught philosophy at Haileselassie University in the 1960’s. His major challenge was not re–reading Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Kant, Hegel and all the other famous philosophers and passing their knowledge and... Read more »

A society where cultural, social, economic and ethical values are fast dwindling

For the society to keep going at a steady pace and remain united, the cohesive social elements are of paramount importance. Values of various nature need to come together to accord the... Read more »

The economics of romantic love

One Saturday afternoon Ezkiel gave his son Daniel a phone call and said: “Hey Danny, have you get anything particular to do today?” “No Dad, why do you ask?” Daniel replied. “I... Read more »

The Waters of the Blue Nile – A Bird’s-eye

view from age-old songs and historical accounts The first song I heard about the Blue Nile or Abbay as a student about five or so decades ago. It was from a woman’s... Read more »

Cheers

 Drink  It all To your fill The world is wet Laugh BY JOSPHE SOBOKA   Rivers Of Shades Mikey Kania (Herald’s contributor from Germany )  the rivers of shades provide water for... Read more »

Malthusian Limbo!

 Abraham saw his friend Daniel walking about fifty meters ahead of him on the same road. He quickened his pace and caught up with him and kicked him on his behind. Daniel... Read more »

Ethiopian musical arrangement history, Elias Melka’s timeless deed

Early in the 90s, the Ethiopian music arrangement scaled up by one step after the contemporary composing style orchestrated by Elias Melka. It was this time that Elias flourished arranging Abugida album... Read more »